Title :
Inspection of Objects on the Sea Floor Utilizing 14 MeV Tagged Neutrons
Author :
Valkovic, Vladivoj ; Sudac, Davor ; Obhodas, Jasmina ; Matika, Dario ; Kollar, Robert ; Nad, Karlo ; Orlic, Zeljko
Author_Institution :
A.C.T.d.o.o., Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract :
Variety of objects found on the sea floor need to be inspected for the presence of materials that represent threat to the environment and human safety. We have demonstrated that a sealed tube 14 MeV neutron generator, with the detection of associated alpha particles, can be used underwater when mounted inside a remotely operated vehicle equipped with hydraulic legs and a variety of sensors for the inspection of such objects for the presence of threat materials.
Keywords :
Carbon; Explosives; Generators; Inspection; Neutrons; Sea measurements; Underwater vehicles; Gamma rays; hazardous material; marine safety; neutrons; remotely operated vehicle; sea floor; sediments; spectral analysis;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2011.2179064
